The next time you have a case of diarrhea that lasts a day or more, chances are very good that you have food poisoning. Nearly 25% of Americans suffer a foodborne illness each year. Scientists have counted more than 250 food-related types of illness, which can range from viruses to bacteria to parasites.
FDA’s Latest Threat to Dietary Supplements Defies the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act For Immediate Release: U.S. Contact: Gretchen DuBeau, ph 800-230-2762 International Contact: Dr Robert Verkerk, ph +44-1306-646-600 November 25, 2008 FDA’S LATEST THREAT TO DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS DEFIES THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACT ACCORDING TO TWO LEADING HEALTH FREEDOM GROUPS Today, […]
The Food and Drug Administration has released proposed guidelines for regulating genetically engineered animals, paving the way for them to enter the food supply. This news has stunned many consumer groups. It is estimated that as many as two dozen applications to sell genetically engineered animals are already pending before the FDA.
The Food and Drug Administration has disregarded government experts sounding the alarm about routine exposure to medical radiation, including the powerful CT scans used to screen for colon cancer. This is yet another example of why fundamental FDA reform remains so important.
Despite the FDA’s updated ‘healthy’ food label criteria, outdated science and corporate influence continue to undermine genuine dietary reform and public health. THE TOPLINE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently revised its definition of what constitutes a “healthy” food, ostensibly to guide consumers toward better dietary choices. The updated criteria emphasize whole foods—those […]
How tinkering with plant genetics could lead to devastating human health and ecological consequences as genetic engineers eliminate plants’ ability to cry for help. Action Alert THE TOPLINE Are you OK with being treated like a lab rat? At ANH, we’re not! This month, a biotech start-up, Pairwise, is teaming up with Bayer to roll […]
News Release PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Supermarket Kale The consumer advocacy non-profit, Alliance for Natural Health USA, demonstrates failings of FDA monitoring of US food supply and seeks a federal ban on PFAS chemicals ATLANTA June 26, 2023 – The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) today released results of a pilot study finding PFAS […]
With the world on pace to have more than half its population overweight or obese by 2035, it’s time to look beyond the traditional causes – overeating and under exercising – to understand why. Action Alert! Poor diet and a lack of activity are important factors in causing us to gain weight, as are our […]
From Joseph Mercola, DO The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for the Alzheimer’s disease drug lecanemab (Leqembi). The drug, a monoclonal antibody, binds to amyloid beta in the brain. An 18-month study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found Leqembi reduced markers of amyloid in early Alzheimer’s disease and led to […]
A decades-old treatment is slowly gaining credibility as a difference-maker for people with certain medical conditions, particularly in the areas of skin care, wound recovery and joint pain. Noninvasive and widely considered safe, red light therapy promotes healing at a cellular level, leading scientists to explore its other potential healthcare applications. While costs may prove prohibitive for many, and […]